Help with King Dome receiver

wtmtnhiker wrote:
I have a King Dome auto search satellite receiver that came with a motorhome that I just bought. It's a model # 9702. I have followed the instructions for finding satellites but it doesn't seem to be finding the right ones and when it does find any it's only one. According the operating manual it will work with either Direct or Dish and I have dish. Perhaps it won't work with the receiver I have which is a vip211k which I was using with no problem with my tailgater. I have allot of experience setting up a Dish 500 dish and the tailgater but can't quite figure out what I'm doing wrong with the King Dome. I have a wide open view in all directions so interference is not a issue. Thanks

The problem may be that DISH just changed its transmission technology, and many older #9702 units can no longer recognize the satellites. Newer #9702 units CAN work after receiving a software upgrade at a King dealer's location. You can't do it yourself without a $500 unit, which isn't worth buying for just one dish.

My suggestion is to go to King Controls and confirm whether your serial number falls within the upgradeable range -- or that you have to buy a new antenna.